Polichalur

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Polichalur
type = suburb
metro = Chennai
latd = 12.985359
longd = 80.139835
state_name = Tamil Nadu
district = Kancheepuram
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population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 15,329
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area_telephone = 91-44-2263-XXXX
postal_code = 600074
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Polichalur (also commonly spelled as Pozhichalur) is a census town in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a suburban town of Chennai and is located close to the Chennai Airport at Meenambakkam on its south west side. It lies on the south banks of the Adyar River.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Polichalur had a population of 15,329. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Polichalur has an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 84%, and female literacy is 73%. In Polichalur, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

History

Polichalur is the short, convenient, modern name for what once used to be Pugazh Chola Nalloor (meaning Famous town of the Chola Kingdom, in Tamil). This town was created in the 9th century AD by the Cholas, who gave the town its most recognizable landmark, the Agastheeswarar Temple.

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